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Our recipe collection at the Givens house is pretty varied- you've got the all-out, no good for any part of you except your soul sweets and the salads, all in one place. Today's post is on the healthier end of things. They're vegetarian, but not vegan, and if you're looking to vary your vegetarian offerings, here's one for you.

When I first made and tried them, I didn't think they'd make it to a post, because they weren't that good, but something happened when they sat around for a few minutes and we ate them topped with avocado and salsa. They were good. Really good. Four of us ate every last cake. They're easy and come together farily quickly, and they're also affordable. You'd be hard pressed to find many "not affordable" options on this site. Ain't nobody got time for that.

Due to ingredient substitutions, I'll post the way I made the cakes, but I'll link to the blog where I got the recipe, which I pinned on Pinterest. Just click the recipe title if you want to see the original blog post.

If not using already cooked quinoa, rinse 1 cup quinoa and place in a saucepan with one cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a rapid simmer. Cover and let cook approx. 15 minutes or until quinoa is soft and fluffy. Let cool.

In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, eggs, Parm, onions, garlic,
salt, steamed kale, and breadcrumbs. Let everything sit for a few minutes to
absorb the liquid. You want the batter to be moist, but not runny. Form patties
and get your pan ready for cookin'.

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large, nonstick
skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cook up to 6 patties at at time (don't overcrowd
the pan). Cover the pan and let the cuties cook for 7-10 minutes until the
underbellies are a deep rich brown. Flip and cook the other side for another
7-10 minutes until both sides are nice and brown. Let patties rest on a cooling
rack while you finish the next batch.

Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with salsa, avocado, sauteed onions and peppers, and black beans (or, you know, whatever you want).